Mike Stidham Speaks Out

The T-Ballification of America’s Youth

I can directly link the sense of entitlement and lack of motivation our youth expresses today to the day we stopped teaching them to hit...
Martial Arts Styles

Understanding Martial Arts

There are many ways in which martial arts styles can be divided. Here are a few "defining" terms used when discussing martial arts. Most...
Martial Arts Training and Children

When is a Child Ready To Begin Martial Arts Training

A common question asked by parents considering enrolling their children in a martial arts class is how young a child can begin martial arts...
Stephen Spivey Survival Guide

System Continuity, A Key Component in a Self Defense System

A Must Have There are many key components that make up a good reality based self defense system. Knowing the psychology of an aggressor, using...
Difference Between Karate and Tae Kwon Do

The Difference Between Karate and Tae Kwon Do

The two most common martial arts practiced in North America are karate and tae kwon do. Many wonder what the difference between these two...
Children Practicing Martial Arts

Martial Arts Training Benefits Children in Many Ways

Martial arts training benefits children in many ways, like self control, self defense, and self discipline. It gives your child a chance to strengthen...
Martial Arts Schools Directory

More Questions To Ask When Choosing a Martial Arts School

Looking for martial arts schools in your area. Visit the Martial Arts Schools Directory There are many questions to be asked when you are choosing...
Martial Arts Training Ads

Kung Fu By Osmosis or Martial Arts Training From Videos and Books

Flip open any martial-arts trade magazine, and you’ll find page upon page of ads for merchants selling instructional books and videos. Learn the ancient...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Martial Arts Training Benefits Children

Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris and Steven Seagal all do it. The "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" did it, too. And don't forget that...
Martial Arts Styles

How to Choose the Right Martial Art Style

Many people end up studying a martial art style that is not particularly well-suited to their body type and personal goals. I don't know...
Martial Arts Training For Children

Martial Arts Training for Children

Ads extolling the benefits of martial arts training for children seem to be ubiquitous. Drive down the street on a lazy weekend afternoon and...
Focus

Focus On The Process

Are you like many people that focus constantly on winning and seeing results? In today’s world people care too much about winning and loosing....
Martial Arts Helps Asthma

Martial Arts Exercises Good for Asthma Patients

Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases of the airways of the lungs. In developed countries it affects 7- 10 % of population, and it has got...
Martial Arts Training DVD's

Can Training DVDs Teach Techniques as Well as Humans?

In recent years there's been a boom in the sales of martial arts training DVDs designed to teach certain skill sets to viewers. As...
Welcome to the World of the MMA Warrior

World of the MMA Warrior

The demanding training of the MMA warrior is rewarding as it develops the mindset that no matter how hard life throws you to the...
The Ultimate Destination for Martial Arts

Positive Psychology in Martial Arts

I have had several jobs and careers as a physician, researcher, scientist, psychology professor, life coach, hypnotherapist, artist, and personal trainer. But first and foremost, I am a...